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China’s remarkable journey from poverty to becoming the world’s second-largest economic power is marked by extraordinary urban growth and consumption capacity of its urban population. Central to this development fervor are multifunctional commercial complexes and shopping malls, now key features of modern urban districts. The concept of shopping malls, originally introduced to China by American architects in the 1980s, has since flourished on an even larger scale than their American counterparts. This book delves into the origins of shopping mall development in the United States after World War II, tracing how American architects exported this building type into China’s rapidly evolving urban landscapes, particularly in Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Kunming, and Guangzhou. Using primary sources, statistical analyses, and illustrated case studies, the book explores the evolution of shopping malls as a consequence of China’s profound economic, social, and cultural change over the past fou

Egyptian Hieroglyphs from A to Z aims to introduce ancient Egyptian culture through its hieroglyphs, common symbols, and numbers found in pyramids, temples, and monuments. Hands-on post-reading activities are also included. Through ancient Egyptian cartouche design, word decipher puzzles, and number and meaning deduction games, readers will discover a civilization beyond their own.

In 2018, authorities in Hong Kong seized a shipment from smugglers that contained 88 dead pangolins. Where did these animals come from, and why were they killed? Where were they going? Who was responsible? In classic true crime fashion, the book examines evidence, suspects, and legal perspectives related to this specific case and, through it, the plight of pangolins globally. The chapters detail the lives and natural history of pangolins across Africa and Asia while exploring clues that may reveal who is responsible for the endangerment of the species. The book also explores speculation surrounding the possible role of pangolins in the emergence of COVID-19 and, more broadly, the relationship between wildlife trade and zoonotic disease. The resulting tale is one of conservation researchers, public health experts, and global organizations across Asia, Africa, North America, and Europe fighting to create a world in which pangolins can thrive again.

Travels and Revelations: 23 Essays by Zhang Chengzhi is about cultures which the author knows intimately. With sophisticated sensibility, he describes the tangible cultures of Beijing, Inner Mongolia, Gansu, Ningxia and Xinjiang in recent decades – the landscapes and cityscapes, the roads and waterways, the rural and urban dwellings, the working and living habits, and the outstanding symbols and totems. Like a traveller pausing before stunning scenery – the Mongolian grasslands, the yellow-earth plateaus, the Yellow River’s mighty gorges – he reflects on the intangible cultures that have made the Han, the Hui, the Mongolian and the Uyghur peoples who they are, and contemplates on their language usages, socio-political dilemmas, philosophical traditions, beliefs and biases and their religious aspirations. These essays show how deeply Zhang Chengzhi understands modern China’s painful evolution through war and revolution and how deeply he is attached to his Hui–Muslim roots. They also

A groundbreaking exploration of justice, democracy and Islamophobia, inviting us to reconsider our assumptions and build a more equitable future. Change has run amok! Technology advances by the minute, and much of what we think we know about the world fades in front of our eyes. How we are, how we know, how we live our daily lives—all shifting quicker than we can cope with. Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysia’s tenth Prime Minister, asks how we might rethink ourselves for these confusing, uncertain and volatile times, and shape fairer, more sustainable futures. Anwar’s passion is rooted in experience: he spent, in total, over a decade behind bars after three separate miscarriages of justice, from his days as a student activist to his time as Leader of the Opposition. Alongside reflections on his time in prison are critical investigations into truth, justice, post-colonialism, Islamophobia, democracy and global order. Anwar assembles ideas from East and West, North and South, to explore how we c

Ikat Textiles of Timor offers an in-depth overview of regional textile styles from both West and East Timor, while also contributing significant new insights into their design traditions. In academic literature, the ikated men’s wraps from Timor have long been described as symmetrical. However, Dr Peter ten Hoopen’s examination of early examples from museums and private collections reveals that, historically, two thirds of these textiles were actually asymmetrical. This discovery challenges an academic consensus that has persisted since 1912, and highlights a previously overlooked level of creative ingenuity—inviting greater admiration for the women who wove these complex designs. Today’s ikat weavers on Timor, like many foreign scholars before them, seem unaware that asymmetry was once a dominant design principle. Many continue to assert that perfect symmetry has always been the tradition. Yet the historical textiles tell a different story. Ten Hoopen’s groundbreaking findings justif

Time Exposures explores how historical photographs created by and of Chinese Catholic communities illuminate the vicissitudes of China’s transition from empire to modern nation. Relying on an expansive worldwide network of Catholic photographic archives, this book examines largely unseen and unpublished images related to Catholicism in China. These images, made from the 1870s through the 1990s, were central to visual practices and afterlives that represent, recover, and re-envision diverse Chinese experiences. This volume provides insight into the lives of women and men behind and in front of the camera who were important documentarians of China’s local and national changes over time, shaping ways of seeing and belonging to the country’s many cultural evolutions.

Translated from the original Chinese, this updated English edition presents an in-depth account of the lengthy and often contentious discussions between China and Britain regarding the Hong Kong handover. Drawing on now declassified official government documents, it provides a careful analysis of events from the 1970s to 1997, which shaped Hong Kong’s future.

Shanghai-born and later Hong Kong–resident shipowner TUNG CHAO-YUNG (1912–1982) is remembered worldwide as a champion for Chinese shipping, founding the companies Chinese Maritime Transport and Island Navigation, and pioneering container shipping for Asia in Orient Overseas Container Line/OOCL. Despite coming from a humble background, by the time of his death he controlled a huge fleet of passenger liners, bulk carriers, tankers, and container ships, while also being diversified into port terminals, dockyards, banks, and prime real estate. This business biography sets out his pathway from a junior executive in the early 1930s to one of the world’s leading private shipowners. The authors argue that Tung achieved his desire to develop Chinese ocean shipping through his ability to learn, innovate, network, and devise strategies through decades of rapid technical and organizational change. He also earned respect for his generous philanthropy. After his death, sons Tung Chee-Hwa and Tung Ch

Simply keeping the mind clear and calm was, for many post-Tang Daoists, the path to eternal life and freedom. Through sheer serenity, practitioners believed they could attain immunity to hunger, eliminate sexual function, suspend breath and pulse, engage in astral travel, and command spirits and natural forces. In his meticulously researched study, Stephen Eskildsen examines how this perspective informed Daoist internal alchemists after the Tang dynasty (618–907), including prominent representatives of the Quanzhen tradition in the north and the Nanzong in the south. Drawing on a wide array of textual sources, he analyzes the teachings of figures like Qiu Chuji (1143–1227), Yin Zhiping (1169–1251), Zhang Boduan (ca. 984–1082), Bai Yuchan (1194– 1229), Li Daochun (fl. 1288–1292), Yu Yan (ca. 1253–1314), and Wu Shouyang (1574–after 1641), among others. These adepts emphasized passive, straightforward methods that they believed gave rise to spontaneous psychic, sensory, and physiological

Translation and the History of Knowledge is an anthology honoring Professor Lawrence Wang-chi Wong’s contributions to translation studies and Chinese translation history. This volume comprises fourteen articles by leading scholars from diverse disciplines, including translation studies, comparative literature, and East Asian studies, to examine the multifaceted role of translation in knowledge production and transmission. Spanning from the Jesuits’ cross-cultural communication in the seventeenth century to the translational efforts of sinologists and missionaries in the twentieth century, these articles highlight not only the cultural mediation by Western and Chinese scholars but also the pivotal role of translation in shaping cultural ideas. ------------------------------------------------------------- With insightful analyses, engaging narratives, and rigorous scholarship, this collection epitomizes the rich tapestry of knowledge and expertise that Professor Wong has brought to th

A Revolution Across Art and Science examines how laborers reimagined knowledge during a high point of radicalism in modern Chinese history. Encouraged to become curators, historians, writers, artists, technicians, scientists, and other kinds of experts, Chinese workers and peasants were mobilized to produce new knowledge in the humanities and sciences. Moving beyond the economic questions that have dominated most previous scholarship on the Great Leap Forward, this volume explores the cultural dimensions of the movement to establish the significance of mass knowledge production. Through ten case studies authored by emerging scholars, A Revolution Across Art and Science offers a simultaneously empathetic and critical inquiry into PRC history and its impact on ongoing efforts to democratize knowledge around the world.

Through the unique lens of cross-cultural exchange and mutual learning,this book provides an in-depth analysis of the status and development trends in science, technology, education, and talent development in both China and the United States. It examines key factors affecting scientific advancement and social progress across multiple dimensions一including national scale and economic development, educational systems, cultural elements, academia-industry linkages,research ethics and publication norms,funding mechanisms, and the importance of international collaboration. The book also offers novel perspectives and valuable insights for fostering global academic exchange, cultivating a robust innovation ecosystem, and contributing to a worldwide science and technology community. 本书以跨文化交流互鉴的独特视角，深入分析了中美两国在科技、教育和人才领域的现状及发展趋势。从国家规模与经济水平、教育系统、文化因素、学术界与商业界的联系、伦理研究与出版规范、研究资金资助以及跨国合作的重要性等多个方面，探讨了影响科技进步与社会发展的关键因素，并为推动国际学术交流、营造良好的创新生态以及构建全球科技共同体提供了全新的视角和宝贵的参考意见。 作者简介：Dr.John Richard Schrock,Distingu

臨床療效是醫學的生命。離開臨床無醫學。了解醫學之演變與應用，對於臨床診療的實際，將有更深入的理解。 本書《臨床與基礎醫學交會之今昔》，由陳麒方、皮國立兩位教授學者主編，共收錄8篇文章以及1篇中醫臨床醫學雜誌論文總清單。文章作者群涵蓋醫藥衛生領域16位專家學者，文章主題包含：中醫癌症診治分析、婦幼醫學孕產用藥與轉骨探討、台灣系統化醫療肇始（日本時代的醫生免許規則等）、傳統醫藥領域的新技術肌筋膜脈學治療及其醫案、醫學書翻譯的研討等。另有目前發行時間最長的台灣中醫藥期刊《中臨醫誌》論文總清單920篇完整書目。本書對臨床醫學以及基礎醫學從治療、藥品、醫學演變、技術、文化發展等面向，都有論述，是一部相當有意義的中醫學術書。 This book "On the Interaction of Clinical and Basic Medicine" is edited by two scholars, Prof./Dr. CHEN Chi-Fang and Prof. PI Kuo-Li. It contains a total of 8 articles and a comprehensive list of articles in Taiwan Journal of Clinical Chinese Medicine (TJCCM). Group of the article covers 16 experts and scholars in the field of health from whole Taiwan. The topics of the article including: Exploring the Relationship between Dysfunction of the Four Major Functions of the Human Body from the Perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine and the Occurrence of Cancer, Research on the Safety of CM usage during Pregnancy, Development of CM Bone-Strengthening Formulae, Japanese-Rule

In the early twentieth century, oil painting as a non-indigenous medium began to be taught in Chinese art academies. Since that time, it has become an important and increasingly popular portal, inviting artists to explore cross-cultural dynamics and experiment with individual creative expression. This selection of twentieth-century Chinese oil paintings from the UMAG collection sheds light on the art historical and cultural significance of the medium. Highlighting the versatile aspects of Chinese oil paintings across a diverse spectrum of themes, styles, techniques, time periods, and regional and local characteristics, this publication presents the depth and virtuosity of Chinese oil paintings, extending from intimate interior views to panoramic coastal landscapes. The collective and individual memories within urban scenes activate dialogues of painting practices across time, space, and cross-cultural and cross-media encounters. The selected works display and represent the various ar

《常春藤解析英語雜誌》培養升學．英語檢定．進修實力　/　詞彙程度約 4000～7000字　/　國內幾乎高中生人手一本的《常春藤解析英語雜誌》由賴世雄教授於一九八八年七月發行創刊號， 是一份製作嚴謹的專業英語廣播月刊。一直不斷在品質上力求精進及掌握學界脈動與讀者需求，多年來深獲全台英文老師的口碑肯定，並為多所高中指定之英文課外教材，更是無數青年學子心目中的第 一品牌！長期訂閱戰勝108課綱，輕鬆提升核心素養，每天只要30分鐘，學測、英檢、多益統統難不倒你！ September 2026 School is back in session, but you can still go on an adventure in your mind with Analytical English. The journey starts in New Zealand. Meet “A Bird That Can’t Fly, But Somehow Runs a Nation,” and you’ll know all about that country’s national symbol, which shares its name with a fruit. From there, we head to Spain, where “The Sagrada Família Is in a League of Its Stone.” It’s a safe bet that you’ll finish reading before the church is completed. The next story shows what happens when sharks get “Caught in the Net.” It explores the relationship between humans and sharks and how even the best of intentions can make things worse. Finally, if a great idea has ever hit you while you are showering, you might wonder “Why Brilliant Ideas Emerge

《常春藤生活英語雜誌》升學應試．全民英檢．一般進修適用　/　詞彙程度約 2000～3500字　/　《常春藤生活英語雜誌》內容針對人物專訪、科學新知、網際網路、海外旅遊、遊學、流行趨勢及生活為主題進行報導，於學習英語之同時另增加新知的吸收。著重『聽力』、『口說』兩部份，以短文及會話(對話)交叉編排，既可培養讀者的閱讀能力，又可增加讀者的口語能力，故自創刊以來，亦深受讀者推崇與信賴。長期訂閱、每天只要25分鐘，一個月你就變英文小老師，英檢、生活會話通通難不倒，現在就開始，讓未來的你說謝謝。 September 2026 September’s here, and it’s the start of a new school year. If you are feeling overwhelmed by schoolwork or tests, read “Feeling Stressed? Try Screaming Together” to explore an interesting way to manage your stress. Another way to reduce anxiety is by spending time with pets, especially dogs. Learn about a special breed in “Samoyeds: Born in the Snow with Warm Smiles.” If neither of those works for you, maybe traveling to Sweden will do the trick. Find out why in “Ask Your Doctor to Prescribe ‘Sweden.’” If science is more your thing, don’t miss “The Ig Nobel Prize: Discover the Fun Side of Science.” You’ll learn about experiments that seem funny at first but have led to important discoveries. Whatever you decide to do, we h

任何人都可以輕鬆閱讀的咖啡知識大全， 勇敢跨出正確第一步：從愛咖啡的人，成為會烘豆的人。 【達人推薦】（依姓名首字筆畫排列） Elsa︱咖啡因的地圖 許吉東／咖啡大叔︱烘豆師 張仲侖︱2018義大利咖啡冠軍大賽世界冠軍 張文蔚（Jerry）︱咖啡意識創辦人、烘豆師 趙致忠／太陽熊︱臺灣愛樂壓大賽主辦人 謝博戎︱烘豆師、咖啡顧問 「永遠不要害怕獨自嘗試與學習，永保有趣好玩的心！創新與驚喜正是能讓我們創造出最棒成品的關鍵！」——藍．布勞特（Len Brault） 一杯咖啡看似簡單，其實藏著無數細節。從買豆、挑豆、烘豆到萃取；從枝頭上的彩虹色果實，到我們杯裡的一刻悠閒，每一顆豆子都有自己的風味與故事，而你的烘焙也因此與眾不同。 想來杯單品，還是配方豆？現在，你能夠自行掌握咖啡烘焙的每一道工序了！ 伴隨著彷彿來自天堂的香氣，從生豆挑選、保存，到杯測與風味分析，這本圖文並茂的豐富指南提供了全面的咖啡烘焙相關知識，探索咖啡風味的無限可能。 本書將帶你深入了解咖啡烘焙背後的科學原理、學會辨識瑕疵豆、評估烘焙成果等，解答所有想要自己烘豆的人所關心的問題。不論是用爆米花機（air popper）或大型商用烘豆機，都能找到適合自己的方法。 動手烘焙，打造自己喜愛的咖啡吧！ 【本書包括】 ．咖啡的歷史和起源：原始的烘焙方法，咖啡的貿易以及發展。 ．烘焙設備：從氣流式到大型鼓式烘焙機，認識家用與商用烘焙設備以及相關工具。 ．快速參考指南：step by step圖解烘焙流程。 【國際好評】 「作者擁有大量的咖啡和烘焙知識，而這些知識變成一本書，真是令人興奮！他將咖啡的歷史、基因與烘焙和調配的技巧連結起來，閱讀起來有趣又實用！」——Reign Drink Lab共同創辦人Tam Le 「這本書是許多實用技巧和咖啡技藝的寶庫，有了這本書，人人都可以踏出成功烘豆的第一步。」——Inspired Coffee Merchants網站創辦人Justin Will 「從愛咖啡的人，成為會烘豆的人，這中間必要的關鍵知識，就在這本書裡。除了對咖啡工藝的理解，還有激發創意的熱情，我時不時就會重讀此書。」——Drinklings Coffee and Mugs負責人Randy Hardman 【專業好評】 「學會了烘焙，才算是推開了咖啡殿堂的大門，而在門後等待的是更加浩瀚無涯的世界

一本加拿大醫生記錄「醫助死亡」真實案例的生命之書！ 從一個個終點線前的生命故事， 看見生而為人的恐懼、勇氣與最後的自由—— 到了說再見的時刻， 是能安詳離世？ 還是帶著遺憾離開？ ★ Amazon 4.7星高分推薦！ ★ 入圍2022年作家信託巴爾西利公共政策獎。 ★ 2022年《國會山莊時報》百大好書之一。 ★入選2022年安大略電視台「那些我們讚不絕口的好書！」 ★選入《環球郵報》（The Globe and Mail）「64本能在天冷時溫暖你心的作品」。 ★加拿大廣播公司評為「2022年秋季的60部加拿大非小說」之一。 「對我而言，一場美好的善終，是病人死亡時，仍與外界保持連結：獲得充足的家庭與社區支持、適當的身障補助、良好的疼痛控制。讓我揮之不去的死亡，是那種我結束一個人的生命後，獨自坐在他家裡，等待驗屍官來電。只有我一個人為他哀悼，或替他祝福前行，或在星空中為他留下一顆記號。那時我會懷疑，我留在那裡的真正原因，或許並非他的疾病或病情，而是他的孤單。」——簡．馬莫雷奧醫生 【本書特色】 ◎ 作者是加拿大首批進行「醫助死亡」，投身家庭醫學近五十年、長期致力臨終關懷的醫師。本書透過不同案例故事，幽默且富含情感的筆觸，梳理出病患、陪病者與醫師之間，在生命消逝之前，所行經的苦痛與溫柔。 ◎ 藉由加拿大「醫助死亡」施行現況，為人們追求「平靜走往生命終點」的想望，提供多重思考視角。同時也直面照護體系的缺失與脆弱，並透過醫師的自省與回望，重新思索死亡和病痛、孤獨與尊嚴的連結。 ◎ 自重病、孤老、失智、精神障礙等不同關卡，探討「醫助死亡」的介入與為難，深入法規、倫理與人情感知的扞格，帶出最真實的生命經驗。 【感動推薦】 大師兄｜《火來了，快跑》作者 江盛｜資深婦產醫師，台灣死亡權利合法化運動者 法律白話文運動 周志建｜山隱中的療癒師、故事療癒作家 紀岳良｜舌尖上的律師、諮商心理師 郭憲鴻（小冬瓜）｜單程旅行社社長 畢柳鶯｜醫師、《斷食善終》作者 蘇予昕｜蘇予昕心理諮商所所長 蘇絢慧博士｜璞成心遇空間心理諮商所所長 （依姓氏筆畫排序） 【本書內容】 人們應該是「想要」醫助死亡， 而不是「迫不得已」選擇它—— 鄭重地告別苦痛、擁抱所愛之人， 悲傷中也能映照出平靜與解脫。 在這一天， 馬莫雷奧醫生協助約蘭達結束她了無遺憾的精采人生。

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簡介 Oneness, coexistence, and nature are the fundamental phenomena of all living beings, while joy, harmony, respect, tolerance, equality, and peace are the essential guidelines for interpersonal relationships. Therefore, it is fair to say that one truth for all and to resolve and to develop are keys to the advancement of our society. When everyone has self-awareness and resolve to practice the Buddha’s Way, change the world, and benefit humanity, then the state of “Wholeness and Freeness” can be attained through benefiting oneself and others. 目次 ●Foreword / One Theme, One Concept ●Joy and Harmony ●Oneness and Coexistence ●Respect and Tolerance ●Equality and Peace ●Wholeness and Freeness ●Nature and Life ●One Truth for All ●The Human World and Life ●To Resolve and To Develop ●Self-awareness and Practicing the Buddha's Way ●Change the World and Benefit Humanity ●Bodhisattva and Volunteer ●Environmental and Spiritual Preservation ●Happiness and Peace ●Faith and Legacy ●Wisdom and Innovat

In this book, I trace the winding paths of my life: the fragile beginnings of childhood, the shaping of character and personality, the search for health and wholeness, the awakening of faith, the long seasons of formation, the call to consecrated life and priesthood, and the outward journeys of mission and ministry. Alongside the joys, I speak also of the shadows—the doubts and struggles, the inner conflicts and external storms that tested my roots. I share how I learned to make peace with what I could not change, and to integrate what once felt broken into something whole. Woven through these stories are the theoretical voices of philosophy, psychology, anthropology, theology, missiology and spirituality—threads of wisdom that helped me make sense of my experience, and that my experience, in turn, has made more real and whole. The narrative takes root in a landscape of critical reflection and scholarly inquiry, making the personal and the academic converse with each other—experience b

The Daoist Liturgy of the Most High for Daily Recitation (Taishang xuanmen gongke jing 太上玄門功課經) is performed in Daoist temples every morning and evening. The ritual aims at a perfected state for self-cultivation and serves as a religious prayer for universal salvation from sufferings and calamities in the world. The liturgical performance includes the recitation of texts from a broad spectrum of Daoist traditions, including scriptures, chants, divine proclamations, litany of repentance, incantations, and hymns, which offers major insights into the living Daoist beliefs and ritual traditions in contemporary Chinese communities. This complete, meticulous English translation, based primarily on an extant Chinese edition from 1906, is presented in a bilingual format with the original Chinese text, accompanied by annotations, and a well-researched introduction that situates the liturgical text in its historical context and examines how the spiritual practices and ritual performances are de

The Sublime Object of Orientalism proposes that globalised Asian physical cultural practices such as taiji, qigong, yoga, and meditation can be understood by examining the intimate connection between Western orientalism and the Romantic aesthetic notion of the sublime. The book recasts ‘orientalist physical culture’ as practices animated by the sublime and argues that this relationship is stronger than has hitherto been recognised by commentators. Bowman combines new readings of philosophers and cultural critics such as Slavoj Žižek and Jane Iwamura with analyses of film, media, and Asian physical practices and their entrepreneurial forms to shed light on the quest to articulate a philosophy of orientalist physical culture. He also explores ways to make sense of orientalist physical culture in the contemporary world and evaluate the often-problematic ideologies that circulate around these cultural practices without either uncritically accepting their value or rejecting them outright.

◎This book is the first to explain the core principles and training methods of Guangzhou Wing Chun ◎From knowing nothing about Wing Chun to fully mastering the Wooden Dummy training movements and application techniques of Wing Chun. ◎This book serves as the teaching material for the Guangzhou Wing Chun Martial Arts Association, covering 51 core topics, 133 Wooden Dummy techniques, and 16 group movements. ➤ The Wooden Dummy is not just a tool; it is a reflection of the core philosophy and techniques of Wing Chun, as well as a testament to the bond of master and disciple. This book, for the first time in a comprehensive and systematic manner, uses the Wooden Dummy to delve deeply into the core principles and training methods of Guangzhou Wing Chun. Even if you are a beginner with no prior experience in Wing Chun, you will find guidance and confidence here to begin your journey. ➤ Guangzhou Wing Chun primarily consists of two major lineages: the Yuen Kay Shan lineage and the Sum Nung l

“In order to afford their readers optimal access to a text that has been poorly understood and unfairly denigrated over the years, in addition to their definitive English translation and their critical Chinese text, Ian Johnston and Wang Ping have provided us with the broadest interpretative context imaginable.” —ROGER T. AMES Peking University The Liezi is a work attributed to the Daoist Lie Yukou, who, according to the traditional account, lived during the later part of the fifth and first part of the fourth centuries BCE. This places him between the first wave of philosophers of the pre-Han “Hundred Schools” (notably Lao Zi, Confucius, Mo Di, and Deng Xi) and the second wave, from mid-fourth to the end of the third centuries BCE. Thus, he may be said to have responded to the former and prefigured the latter. The Liezi we have today is the recension by the Xuanxue (Dark Learning, third to fifth centuries CE) scholar Zhang Zhan and is accompanied by Zhang’s commentary, which is a ph

This is the story of Blue, a T-Rex who navigates the life of being an investment banker. Blue adapts to the customs, lingo, and schedule of his workplace culture, offering humorous insights into the struggles of fitting in and changing. As time goes on, Blue finds that he misses the jungle he came from and his dinosaur friends, and questions the tedious cycle of meetings, overtimes, and early mornings, sparking a reflection on the true meaning of his dreams. This T-Rex’s story is meant to represent the sharp reality many young adults find when they actually achieve their dreams. Whether that is a dream career, college, or relationship, the magic of the dream is often not as it seems. This is not to discourage people from pursuing their dreams, but to show that dreams bend, change, and shift over time.

This book chronicles Tung Wah’s 150-year journey, highlighting recent developments while outlining broader historical perspectives. Divided into three parts—1870s–1950s, 1960s–1990s, and 2000–2020—the book examines how Tung Wah has adapted to changing times. Through medical care, education, social services, cultural and traditional services, Tung Wah has played an indispensable role in shaping Hong Kong’s development. Amid the city’s political, economic, and social transformations, Tung Wah has continually refined its governance structures and expanded its service portfolio to address emerging public needs. What has remained constant is Tung Wah’s unwavering commitment to serving the community, steadfast in its mission to do good and walk alongside the people of Hong Kong.

Published in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program at City University of Hong Kong, this book features interviews with 20 program alumni, highlighting their achievements and societal impact in a wide range of industries including finance, IT, manufacturing, and more. Featuring graduates from Hong Kong and around the world, the stories merge personal experiences with academic insights to showcase how the DBA program has driven professional development, leadership growth, and mindset shifts, connecting theory with real-world practice.

Qi-Deng Sheng was one of the most philosophically incisive creative writers on the Taiwan island in the 1960s and 70s, and one of the most controversial figures in local literary history. Criticism of his work is polarized, in a sort of tug of war between “collective consciousness” and “individual will” in the cultural landscape of a rapidly modernizing society. As the hive mind buzzed, Qi-Deng Sheng tuned out and listened to his inner voice. As he explains in the above quotation, he regarded writing as a creative process that differentiated the ego from the group, and reality from falsehood. In other words, he wrote to build a sanctuary for his individuality. On the one hand, he was committed to conveying his personal beliefs through his works, rejecting vulgarity wherever he found it: in social groups, cultural trends, even literary critics. On the other hand, he was dedicated to highlighting the antagonism between self and society––to spotlighting the poor, deprived, embattled, iso

◎完整解析冶金煤（Coking Coal）与动力煤（Steam Coal）的物理与化学性质。 A comprehensive analysis of the physical and chemical properties of coking coal and steam coal. ◎结合作者在 HMS Bergbau AG 及波士顿咨询集团 (BCG) 的多年实战经验，将理论转化为交易与生产决策。 Drawing on years of hands-on experience at HMS Bergbau AG and The Boston Consulting Group (BCG), the author translates theory into practical guidance for trading and production decision-making. ◎特别收录配煤技术、流动性指标（Fluidity-Temperature Area）等前沿研究与评价标准。 Includes in-depth coverage of advanced research and evaluation standards, such as coal blending techniques and liquidity indicators (Fluidity–Temperature Area). 一书在手，解读煤炭的化学密码与市场商机 One Book in Hand: Decoding the Chemical Secrets and Market Opportunities of Coal 在复杂多变的全球能源市场中，准确理解煤炭的物理与化学特性，是掌握利润与效率的核心关键。由国际能源经济学家乐思-谢倪考博士（Dr. Lars Schernikau）亲自撰写，《谢倪考的煤炭手册》为产业提供了前所未有的深度解析。 In an increasingly complex and volatile global energy market, a precise understanding of the physical and chemical properties of the resource coal is a critical key to maxi

A practical guide to brand storytelling, exploring neuroscience, principles, and a step-by-step framework. This book blends academic insights with real-world expertise, offering readers a unique perspective on business and creativity.

In 1999, Peter Drucker, the father of modern management, embarked on a profound dialogue with Chinese entrepreneur Shao Minglo over a shared vision for education. Drucker made a solemn commitment: to serve as Shao’s pro bono advisor for the rest of his life. In the years that followed, the two met regularly in California to discuss management education in China, economic realities, and organizational culture—forging a deep friendship that transcended both culture and age. This book records that precious journey. It illustrates not only how Drucker translated ideas into practice, but also portrays his sincerity, warmth, and humanity. He held a deep hope for the future of management in China, remained steadfast in his belief in a “functioning society,” and, even in the final years of his life, continued to write and reflect with unwavering dedication. More than just a memorial to Peter Drucker, this volume stands as a testament to the intellectual legacy passed betwe

This is a story of redemption, responsiveness, and unspoken emotions.

The wolf has been shown kindness, and will never forget it.

Noel Croucher was a legend in his own time – a raconteur, yet a recluse, conventional yet eccentric, extremely rich yet mean to himself. And all the while, he had a secret penchant for philanthropy. From simple beginnings in England, he arrived in Hong Kong at the turn of the century to live through eight decades of change on the China Coast. Mystery surrounded Noel Croucher. Seen as tightfisted by some yet loved by others, he endowed Hong Kong with its richest academic charity in the Croucher Foundation. He became Commodore of the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club and Chairman of the Stock Exchange. To many, he was a throwback to the glory days of empire. Yet he battled prejudice to get ahead in the colony. That era has now passed. This fresh look at the lives lived on the Coast – through Noel Croucher’s life story – brings out the realities of those times. Hundreds of interviews, thousands of letters and extensive research in Britain and Hong Kong, together with access to the unique Carl

In the misty mountains, a bond transcending species, fate, and time quietly blossoms.

Travelogue of the Steppe Silk Road through China, Mongolia, Russia, Kazakhstan, and more, presenting the author’s modern-day experiences alongside ancient history.

無聲的草木 綻放最好的香港 「胡秀英植物標本館」四代植物學家 翻山越嶺、精剖細描 為香港原生植物留下永恆的傳記 胡秀英植物標本館致力於基礎植物學的教研工作，透過野外調查、植物標本製作，對香港原生植物進行詳盡記錄，並以糅合科學與藝術的墨線圖，將研究成果結集成書，向大眾分享植物分類學和植物科學繪圖的知識。 《香港原生植物圖鑑》第三冊延續前兩冊的科學繪圖傳統，本圖鑑聚焦的20種香港稀有及瀕危植物，包括香港特有種香港細辛和6種香港原生蘭花等。每種植物包括文獻回顧、植物憑證標本、細緻的墨線圖和植物結構的圖解描述等。 本圖鑑新增了植物彩色繪圖及植物顏色識別與測量方法，運用RHS色卡與分光光度計，將植物顏色轉化為最接近的RHS色卡編號及相應的Hex色碼，為植物鑑定提供嶄新視角，並期望可為香港原生植物的科學資訊補上缺失一環。 Committed to education and research in basic botany, the Shiu-ying Hu Herbarium documents Hong Kong’s native plants in comprehensive detail through field surveys and plant specimen preparation. Integrating science and art into beautiful line drawings, this book compiles their extensive research findings to share the knowledge of plant taxonomy and botanical illustration with the general public. Botanical Illustrated Guide to Hong Kong Native Plants (Volume III) continues the tradition of scientific illustration of the previous two volumes, focusing on 20 rare and endangered plants in Hong Kong, including the endemic species of A

The author traces several generations of family history to show that his father Lee Sik-pang was not only an accomplished artist, but also a well-connected covert operative first for the Republic of China in the 1930s and then for the Allies during World War II.